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First-ever corrugated LCA published
Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA) has completed the first-ever U.S. corrugated Life Cycle Assessment, evaluating the performance of a 1-kg U.S. industry-average corrugated product throughout its entire life cycle, “cradle-to- cradle.” The aim of the study was to generate high-quality, timely data on the environmental impacts of corrugated packaging.
There were three key findings from the study
The LCA was conducted according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14040/44 standards by Five Winds International and PE Americas and included the review of an expert panel. Results of the LCA will be used to populate the U.S. Life Cycle Inventory (USLCI) Database, the EPA WARM model, and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Compass tool. In addition, the study can be used as a benchmarking tool to track overall industry improvements and for individual member companies to conduct their own LCA studies. It can also be used as a baseline for future industry studies.
CPA says the findings of the LCA are intended to help producers and users understand the environmental impact of corrugated products including Global Warming Potential (GWP); Acidification Potential (AP) (acid rain); Eutrophication Potential (EP) (one impact on the ability of water to support aquatic life); and Smog Creation Potential, along with Primary Energy Demand (PE).
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